This is still in draft form.  Salary range is expected to be $26,000 to $32,000.



Job title:  	Curator of Education

Institution: 	Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
		Shawnee, OK

Job description/responsibilities:

The Curator of Education is an integral part of the staff of a growing, dynamic institution considered a leader among Oklahoma’s museums.  Believing that art is for everyone, the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art enriches individual lives and enhances the entire community by empowering diverse audiences to engage with works of art from many cultures and time periods.  

The Museum’s collection includes some of the finest artwork spanning a uniquely broad range of human history and culture.  The Ancient Egyptian collection is considered one of the finest in the region and includes Oklahoma’s only mummies.  The collection also features examples of Greek, Roman, Oriental, Oceanic, African, and Native American art.  European works of art from the middle-ages, the Renaissance and into the 19th century are also important holdings.  Wonderful 19th and 20th century American paintings, including fine examples of the Hudson River School, and a small, but important collection by Oklahoma artists round out the Museum’s permanent collection.

The educational programming at the Museum reaches all ages and demographics.  School-based programs are geared to fourth grades through high school and include classroom instruction, museum tours, and artist-in-residencies.  Education continues for college students as they visit the museum for class assignments, intern for college credit, or assist with the elementary school-based programming.  For adults, the Museum offers art workshops and professional development workshops for non-art and art teachers.  The Museum is currently working with nationally acclaimed arts educators to develop an innovative arts integration teacher training program based upon the permanent collection.

Shawnee is part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area and is 30 minutes from Brick Town and the Downtown districts.  Shawnee has a low cost of living and a stable housing and job market and is one of the fastest growing communities in Oklahoma, but retains its small town atmosphere.

The successful candidate will have experience in art education, art history, and knowledge of material culture and museology.  A master’s degree in art history or museum education is preferred, but a bachelor’s in art, art education or museum studies and experience will be considered.  A willingness to work as part of a team of dedicated staff, enthusiastic volunteers and with broad based community organizations, artists, scholars, and diverse public is also required.  A sense of humor is a must.   Send cover letter, resume and references to [log in to unmask]; fax 405-878-5133 or 1900 W. MacArthur Ave, Shawnee, OK, 74804.  www.mgmoa.org 






More specifically:

Create and develop more extensive didactic materials, activities and information using the museum’s collections as educational tools. (The collection includes Egyptian, Greek and Roman objects; art from the Renaissance through the early 20th century; and large collections of Native American, African, Oceanic, and Eastern cultural arts.)

Work with established children’s education program, and evaluate, modify and add aspects as needed; create opportunities for additional grade levels and other schools to participate; explore and pursue opportunities for partnerships; serve as liaison between museum and the classroom teacher and develop outreach materials and lesson plans for classroom use; develop education materials to link museum visits with curricula and collaborative projects.

Continue to develop teacher training initiatives.

Oversee a regular speakers’ series.

Create and oversee opportunities for college and university students and adult education.

Recruit and train docents; schedule tours and docents accordingly; provide continuous education, training, and evaluation for all docents, through the development of training manual and professionally accepted standards; act as docent in the instance that no other docents are available for tours.

Work with Director of Development to seek and write grants for appropriate funding agencies for education programs and related costs.

The Curator of Education must possess excellent communication skills.

Requirements for position: Bachelor’s degree in art history, art education or art required and 3 years experience in a museum or art education field.  Master’s degree in art history or museum education preferred.

Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to apply/contact information: To apply, fax, mail or e-mail cover letter, resume and three references to: Director, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, 1900 West MacArthur Drive, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804. Fax: 405.878.5133. E-mail: [log in to unmask]







 




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